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  • SongStudio 2012

    SongStudio 2012 takes place on

    July 21 – 27, 2012

    at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Canada

    SongStudio is a week-long immersion in songwriting, providing a rich exploration into the craft of building songs and how songwriters fit into the music industry.

    Click here to register.

  • Have Questions About SongStudio?

    Check out our FAQ. If you don't find the answers you need, send us a message on our CONTACT page.

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    Registrations are now open and capacity is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment.

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  • 2012 Faculty and Guests
    • Born in 1959, Blair Packham began writing songs at the age of seventeen.  After playing in a few cover bands, Blair landed a job with Toronto recording studio Comfort Sound,...
      Blair Packham, Program Director
    • Rik Emmett has his fair share of gold and platinum hanging on the wall after surviving four decades in the music biz. Highlights of an ever-evolving career range from Best...
      Rik Emmett, Artistic Director
    • Bill McKetrick, Operations Director
    • Allister Bradley is a singer/songwriter who has pushed himself to become a better songwriter with every passing year, and the results have shown in the quality of his songs and...
      Allister Bradley, Technical Director
  • Contact Us

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  • SongStudio is Made Possible By Our Generous Sponsors
    • Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 42 locations from British Columbia to Newfoundland. This means that if you’re a touring musician, you’ll...
      Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
    • You can join a hockey league, a bowling league, a baseball league, you can even join a knitting league. But until now, you couldn’t join a music league. The League...
      The League Of Rock
    • The S.A.C. exists to nurture, develop and protect the creative, business, and legal environments of songwriters in Canada and around the world.  They do this to promote universal recognition of...
      Songwriters Association of Canada
  • MORE: Free Demo Recording

    During SongStudio, participants have the opportunity to record free demos of their songs.

    Two portable studios are set up on-site to capture your ideas, collaborations, and performances.

  • Faculty Speed Dating
    SongStudio participants also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the SongStudio faculty. The topic of these meetings is up to you. You can play a song, ask about the music business, or just chat.
  • Daily Music Events

    Each evening during SongStudio, there are opportunities to perform, listen to other songwriters and socialize.

    Events include a Faculty Showcase on Saturday, many open mics, and a SongStudio showcase on the Thursday night.

  • Past Guest Speakers and Faculty

    See all the past guest speakers by clicking here

    See all the past SongStudio faculty by clicking here

  • Profiles that include audio excerpts from SongStudio
    • A Saskatoon native living in Toronto, Suzie Vinnick is the owner of a gorgeous, powerful voice and performs with a sweet mixture of engaging candidness and unparalleled musicianship. She was...
      Suzie Vinnick
    • Listen to David Hein and Blair Packham discuss writing for Musical Theatre (SongStudio 2010). Visit the Official David Hein website.
      David Hein
    • Listen to “the rock ‘n roll accountant”:  D Jae Gold discusses business issues relevant to songwriters (SongStudio 2010). Visit the website of D. Jae Gold.
      D Jae Gold
    • Listen as Sara Kamin Discusses Performance Psychology (SongStudio 2009). Visit Sara Kamin’s Website.  
      Sara Kamin
    • Multiple award winner, internationally renowned author and singer-songwriter. In 2009, Dan Hill published his highly acclaimed memoir, I Am My Father’s Son (HarperCollins Canada, slated for international release in June)....
      Dan Hill
    • Listen to Steven Page on meeting Stephen Duffy (SongStudio 2009). Visit Steven Page’s Website.
      Steven Page
    • Listen to Ron Sexsmith on the evolution of a songwriter (SongStudio 2009) Visit the Official Ron Sexsmith Website.
      Ron Sexsmith
    • Listen as Ember Swift Discusses Running an Indie Label (SongStudio 2009). Visit the Official Ember Swift Website.
      Ember Swift
    • Listen as Lindy talks about true “commercial” success (SongStudio 2009). Visit the Official Lindy Website.
      Lindy
    • Listen as Shirley Eikhard Learns from her Idol (SongStudio 2009). Visit the Official Shirley Eikhard Website.
      Shirley Eikhard

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